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- A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving morphine, what assessment is priority?: Respiratory rate
- A nurse is assessing a client who has been using beclomethasone for 2 weeks to manage her asthma, what is the priority to report to the provider?: - Bronchospasma
- A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for be- clomethasone inhaler to use with an albuterol inhaler for asthma maintenance, what should the nurse instruct?: You should gargle with water after each use of this inhaler
- A nurse is planning a staff education session on AE of meds, what informa- tion should the nurse discuss about anticholinergic adverse effects?: -Blurred vision -Tachycardia -Constipation
- A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for guaifenesin, what information regarding the action of guaifenesin should the nurse include in the teaching?: Guaifenesin increases cough production
- A nurse is preparing to administer verapamil to a client who is 2 days postmyocardial infarction. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following outcomes as therapeutic response to the medication?: Decreased anginal pain
- A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for levothyroxine, which statement indicates understanding of the teaching?: "I might not realize the full effect of the medication for several weeks." Take on empty stomach with a glass of water, first thing in the morning 30-60 minutes prior to breakfast
- A nurse is assessing a client who has HF and is taking digoxin. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following manifestations as an indication of digoxin toxicity to report to the provider?: Vomiting (N/V, anorexia, blurred vision)
- A nurse is providing teaching for a patient with a prescription for oral metronidazole, what is the priority teaching point?: You should report a rash to your provider
14.A nurse is teaching a patient to use TD nitroglycerin patches to treat angina pectoris, what instructions should the nurse include?: Apply a new patch every morning (Effects begin 30-60 minutes after application and last 14 hours) 15.A nurse is providing teaching to a patient who has a new prescription for allopurinol to treat gout, what should the nurse include?: Increase your fluid intake
16. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a neuropathic pain and a new prescription for amitriptyline once per day, what should the nurse include?: Increase fluids while on this med (Urine turns blue/green, sedation is an adverse effect) 17.A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for vancomycin 1g IV intermittent infusion over 30 minutes every 12 hours, what should the nurse take?: Contact the provider for prescription clarification (Administer over 60 minutes or more to reduce risk of infusion reaction- hypotension, flushing) 18.A nurse is providing teaching to a male patient who has a new prescrip- tion for folic acid, the client tells the nurse he heard that the medication is prescribed for
women during pregnancy, what statements should the nurse make?: "Folic acid is important for the building of blood cells for adults and children." (Tx megaloblastic and macrocytic anemias) 19.A nurse is caring for a client who has HIV-1 and is starting therapy with ri- tonavir and zidovudine. The client asks why she has to take both medications, which explanation should the nurse provider?: "Taking the two meds together keeps you from becoming resistant to either of them."
20. A nurse is the PACu is caring for a client who has received GA and has a manifestations of malignant hyperthermia, the nurse should expect to administer which of the following medications?: Dantrolene 21.A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for oxybutynin, what statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?: "I need to avoid jogging on warm days." (Suppression of sweating by the anticholingeric effects by oxybutynin can result in hyperthermia) 22.A nurse is reviewing the lab findings for a client who is taking zidovudine to treat HIV, which should the nurse report to the provider?: Neutrophil count 650/mm
27.A nurse is caring for a client who has varicella zoster, what medications should the nurse administer?: Acyclovir 28.A nurse is caring for a client who has a recurrent lower UTIs, which of the following medications should the nurse expect to administer?: Nitrofuratoin 29.A nurse is teaching a patient who is starting a SubQ leuprolide for treat- ment for prostate cancer. What information should the nurse include?: In- crease calcium intake 30.A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a patient who is starting to use an albuterol inhaler, which statement indicates understanding?: "I should take this medication 15 minutes before exercising." 31.A nurse is teaching a patient who is taking methyldopa for the Tx of hypertension, what information should the nurse include?: The medication can cause dizziness 32.A nurse is administering bumetanide to a patient who has ascites, the nurse should monitor for what as an expected therapeutic effect of this medication?: Increased urinary output
33.A nurse is teaching a client who has a seizure disorder and is starting to take phenytoin, what statement should indicate understanding?: "I will have my blood checked to monitor the med levels." (10-20) 34.A nurse is caring for a patient with hyperlipidemia, a new prescription for colesevelam the nurse should monitor what as an adverse effect of coleseve- lam?: Constipation (and dyspepsia) 35.The nurse is providing teaching to a female patient for ciprofloxacin, what statement indicates understanding of the teaching?: "I should wear protective clothing when I go outdoors." (And sunscreen to prevent sunburn because r/f photosensitivity) 36.A nurse is teaching a patient who has HIV and a prescription for delavir- dine, the nurse should monitor the patient for what manifestations as an adverse effect of the medication?: Rash (Steven-Johnson syndrome)
action should the nurse instruct the patient to do first?: Administer glucagon IM to the client 43.A nurse is providing teaching to a patient who has a new prescription for ranitidine for the Tx of Zollinger-Ellision syndrome. The nurse should explain to the client that ranitidine treats ulcers by which of the following actions?: It reduces gastric acid production (H2 antagonist) 44.A nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving a continuous IV of heparin, the nurse should expect to administer which of the following medications if the client experiences a heparin overdose?: Protamine sulfate 45.A nurse is preparing to administer IV mannitol to a client, the nurse should monitor the client for which of the following manifestations as an expect outcome of this medication?: Reduced ICP 46.A nurse is caring for a client who has HF and a prescription for acetazo- lamide. Prior to administration of the first dose, the nurse should ask the client if she has allergy to what medications?: Sulfa-based medications
47.A nurse is providing teaching to a patient who has a new prescription for oral extended release potassium chloride tablets. What instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?: Do NOT crush or chew this medication 48.A nurse is caring for a female client who has a new prescription for alosetron, what therapeutic effects should the nurse expect in this patient?: A decrease in the frequency of defecation
49. A nurse is discussing adverse effects with a patient who has non-Hpdgkin's lymphoma and s starting to take methotrexate. What should the nurse provide?: Methotrexate can increase the risk for bleeding 50.A nurse is providing teaching to a patient who has Parkinson's Disease and has a new prescription for levodopa-carbidopa, what should the nurse include in the teaching?: You should move slowly when you want to stand up 51.A nurse is teaching a patient who has a new prescription for nitrofurantoin, what information should the nurse include in the teaching?: You should stop taking the medication if you develop a cough (Pulmonary reactions)
53.A nurse is preparing to administer a 2nd unit of PRBCs to a patient who is experiencing hemorragic shock, the nurse should monitor for manifestations of what as a circulatory overload?: Dyspnea 54.Acetylcysteine is prescribed for what medication overdose?: Aceta- minophen overdose 55.A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has T2D and is starting to take immediate release exenatide, what statement is an understanding of the teaching?: "I will take this medication 1 hour before morning and evening meals."
56. A nurse is teaching a client who is to start taking methyldopa for the treatment of hypertension. Which of the following client information should the nurse include in the teaching? A. The medication can cause dizziness. B. This medication can cause insomnia. C. Expect to experience depression while taking this medication. D. Expect to have increased salivation while taking this medication.: A. The medication can cause dizziness 57.A nurse is preparing to administer gentamicin 200 mg infused over an hour to a school-aged child. Available is gentamicin 200 mg in 100 mL 0.5% sodium chloride
solution. The nurse should set the IV pump to deliver how many mL per hour? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a training zero.): 100 mL
58. A nurse is providing teaching to the parents of a child who is starting to take liquid ferrous sulfate. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? A. Monitor your child for constipation. B. Milk increases the absorption of the medication. C. Administer the medication undiluted. D. Stop the medication immediately if you notice any dark stool.: A. Monitor your child for constipation. 59. A nurse is assessing a client who has been taking hydrochlorothiazide. Which of the following client statements indicates that the medication is effective? A. The swelling in my feet has decreased. B. My appetite has increased. C. I no longer feel depressed.
C. Muscle twitching D. Hyperglycemia: A. Rash
63. A nurse is reviewing laboratory data for a client who is taking niacin to correct plasma lipid levels. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an adverse effect of this therapy? A. Elevated alanine aminotransferase (ALT) B. Elevated troponin C. Elevated WBC D. Elevated thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH): A. Elevated alanine aminotrans- ferase (ALT) 64. A nurse is preparing to administer medication to a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus. The client takes lispro insulin and has a new prescription for pramlintide. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. Monitor the client for weight gain. B. Monitor for hypoglycemia 3 hours after pramlintide administration. C. Inject the pramlintide in the client's upper arm.
D. Administer pramlintide 30 minutes prior to a meal.: B. Monitor for hypo- glycemia 3 hours after pramlintide administration.
65. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has osteoporosis and is starting to take oral ibandronate. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? A. Take the medication immediately after a meal. B. Drink 8 oz of milk when taking the medication. C. Take the tablet before bedtime. D. Take one tablet of the medication on the same date each month.: D. Take one tablet of the medication on the same date each month. 66. A nurse is caring for a client who has hyperlipidemia and a new prescrip- tion for colesevelam. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following manifestation as an adverse effect of colesevelam? A. Hyperglycemia B. Stomatitis C. Fever
B. Report the error C. Document the error D. Inform the client: A. Assess the client
70. A nurse is assessing a client who has a prescription for haloperidol 0.5 mg PO three times daily. This medication administration record shows that the client received 5 mg per dose on the previous day. Which of the following manifestations is the nurse's priority to assess? A. Muscle stiffness B. Blurred vision C. Constipation D. Daytime drowsiness: A. Muscle stiffness 71. A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has asthma and takes albuterol. Which of the following should the nurse identify as an adverse effect of albuterol? A. Fasting glucose 68 mg/dL
B. Heart rate of 110/min C. Respiratory rate 14/min D. Temperature 38C (100.4F): B. Heart rate of 110/min 72.A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for methimazole for the treatment of hyperthyroidism. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?: "I will contact the provider if my throat becomes sore." 73.A nurse is administering bumetanide to a client who has ascites. The nurse should recognize that which of the following findings is an expected therapeutic effect of this medication?: Increased urinary output 74.A nurse is assessing a group of clients. Which of the following findings is the priority to report to the provider?: A client who is receiving continuous IV lidocaine and has a respiratory rate of 10/min.
75. A nurse is caring for a client who is at risk for alcohol withdrawal delirium. Which of the following medication should the nurse expect the provider to prescribe? A. Naloxone B. Chlordiazepoxide C. Bupropion
